Description
Soft and buttery vanilla sugar cookies that melt in your mouth — a simple, classic recipe perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg, egg yolk, and vanilla; mix well.
3. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually combine with wet ingredients.
4. Scoop tablespoon-sized balls onto sheets, spacing them apart.
5. Bake 10-12 minutes until edges are golden. Cool on wire racks.
Notes
For extra flavor, chill dough 30 minutes before baking. Add colored sugar for festive cookies.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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